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Chicago mayor signs order with blueprint for fighting a potential Trump crackdown

Mayor Brandon Johnson said the order directs his city to use "every legal mechanism" to combat a potential deployment of ...

Political standoff intensifies over Trump's plans for Chicago crackdown

A political standoff over U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to crack down on crime and illegal immigration in Chicago ...

Trump admin live updates: Trump plans to issue executive order to require voter ID

President Donald Trump on Thursday revoked the Secret Service detail for former Vice President Kamala Harris that was ...

Organizers in Chicago shift Labor Day rally to protest looming federal takeover

The focus of a rally against billionaires, led by the Chicago Teachers Union, has pivoted toward protesting the possible militarization of the city.

Guard not needed in Chicago, Pritzker tells AP during tour of city to counter Trump’s crime claims

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is doubling down on his message to President Donald Trump that the nation’s third-largest city ...

DHS head Noem confirms ICE increase in Chicago

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Sunday confirmed the Trump administration plans to increase immigration resources ...

Trump slams Pritzker on Chicago crime; governor's reported weight loss fuels 2028 speculation

President Donald Trump attacked Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker over Chicago violence and commented on his weight loss as speculation mounts about a possible 2028 run.

Full text of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's speech at news conference on reported Trump military plan for Chicago

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker spoke at a news conference Monday afternoon, addressing reports President Trump is planning to ...